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Wildfires grow in western North Carolina as gusty winds, dry conditions continue

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/28 6:03A Spectrum News Staff, Ashley Van

As wildfires continue to rage across western North Carolina, here is the most up-to-date information on what we know.

Free Softball Clinic This Weekend

WCCB Charlotte 3/28 5:21A WCCB Staff

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Baseball is back across the country, but it s not just men taking the field! This weekend, The Knothole Foundation is hosting a free girls softball clinic. Our...

Coffee, socks and cards: Western N.C. community rallies to help wildfire crews

News | Charlotte North Carolina | Spectrum News 1 3/28 5:12A Ashley Van Havere

Firefighters working in extreme heat and smoke require high-energy, portable snacks and hygiene items. Here are the most requested supplies.

Former inmate turns life around, opens mobile coffee truck

WCCB Charlotte 3/28 3:32A Chris Gilmore

CHARLOTTE, NC Three days a week outside the Mecklenburg County Courthouse you ll find the Reform Coffee truck and its owner Josh Dornan. In the Marine Corps, I learned to love...

Gaston County Mugshots March 27th

WCCB Charlotte 3/28 3:06A WCCB Web Staff

Check out the Gaston County mugshots from Thursday, March 27th. *All are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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Rubio says U.S has revoked hundreds of visas as Trump administration clamps down on foreign student...

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/28 7:35A Maddie Gannon

A few cases of visas being revoked, including those of Tufts University and University of Alabama students, were in the spotlight this week.

Trump assigns student loans to Small Business Administration, school nutrition programs to Health...

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/21 8:30A Susan Carpenter

The student loans will be reassigned immediately, the president said.

'Wolfpack is ready to run': N.C. State University names 15th chancellor

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/18 5:15A Jennifer Gamertsfelder

Kevin Howell, a N.C. State alumnus from Cleveland County, N.C., will begin his new role on May 5.

Columbia student and U.S. government spar over his detention in Louisiana

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/18 4:35A Associated Press

The government says he could not be detained at an immigration facility near where he was originally arrested in part because of a bedbug infestation.

Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with U.S. visa supported Hezbollah leader

Education | Spectrum News 1 3/17 10:47A Associated Press

The professor's cousin is accusing officials of "willfully" disobeying a judge's order by sending Dr. Rasha Alawieh back to Lebanon.

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Charlotte Veterans Job Fair April 3

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/28 4:02A Jody Mace

DAV and RecruitMilitary are hosting the Charlotte Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, April 3, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Bojangles Entertainment Complex, 2700 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte,...

Improv Charlotte: entertainment that benefits the community

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/28 3:11A Jody Mace

Photo courtesy of Improv Charlotte Improv Charlotte is a community-focused improv group. Since 2006, 100% of their proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations. Tickets from our spring shows will...

Tyler the Creator Themed Vintage Market at Victoria Yards March 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/27 6:35A Jody Mace

Charlotte Vintage Market hosts markets throughout Charlotte, offering shoppers a chance to explore vintage offerings in many settings. Charlotte Vintage Market has two upcoming events. Charlotte...

Women’s Health Fair at Levine JCC May 4

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/27 4:02A Jody Mace

Levine Jewish Community Center, 5007 Providence Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Women s Health Fair on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It s free to attend. This event will...

Live taping of Late Night Regrets, a comedy and musical experience March 29

Charlotte On The Cheap 3/27 2:19A Jody Mace

Late Night Regrets is a comedy and music show from Charlotte Comedy Network. It features sketch, stand-up and improv comedy. You can find some past episodes here on YouTube. Be part of the audience...

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Oluchi Okananwa and Duke beat North Carolina 47-38 to advance to 12th Elite 8 in program history

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/28 12:44P Associated Press

Oluchi Okananwa recorded her third double-double of the season to lead Duke past North Carolina and into the Elite 8 of the women's NCAA Tournament.

Hurricanes set to open first street hockey rinks at Apex park

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/28 11:05A Spectrum News Staff

A grand opening for the outdoor rinks is set for Saturday afternoon at Apex Community Park.

Best of Social: Luke Kuechly was DK Metcalf's "Welcome to the NFL" moment

Panthers News 3/28 6:09A

The Pittsburgh Steelers receiver was on a podcast this weekend and shared his "Welcome to the NFL" moment, and it involved a prominent Carolina Panthers linebacker.

23XI and Front Row call NASCAR countersuit on antitrust claims an "act of desperation"

Sports | Spectrum News 1 3/27 5:00A Associated Press

Wednesday's filing claims that NASCAR's counterclaim is "retaliatory" and "does not allege the facts necessary to state a claim."

Panthers' defensive overhaul in free agency means draft flexibility

Panthers News 3/26 9:16A

The Carolina Panthers were aggressive in free agency, overhauling a defense that set unenviable records last season. Now they have groundwork laid for more flexibility in the...

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'Very concerning': NCDHHS director adapts to recent federal funding impacts

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/28 5:30A Patrick Thomas

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services confirms an expected loss in jobs and funding because of the announcement this week.

Nestlé recalls some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals

Health | Spectrum News 1 3/19 4:15A Lydia Taylor

The exhibit opens Sunday, March 23 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 17 in the James and Hanna Bartlett Prints and Drawing Galleries.

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